Investigation of Anxiety, Depression and Physical Activity Level in Whirling Dervishes

NCT04959227 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: 2021-16
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Sema, which means "to listen/hear" in lexical meaning, is a special physical activity performed in the form of rotating in different positions rhythmically with music.During the sema activity, although it is similar to dance therapy due to the cyclical movements it contains, it can also be evaluated as a physical activity. With Sema music therapy accompanied by musical melodies, it is similar to meditation, as the ties with the world are cut off and the attempt is made to reach divine love. Various studies have shown that physical activity, music therapy, dance therapy, and meditation have positive effects on depression and anxiety in the literature. However, there is no scientific study in the literature investigating the effects of Sema activity, which includes all these approaches, on depression, anxiety and physical activity. In order to support the literature in this sense, this study was planned to examine the effects of Sema activity on physical activity level, depression and anxiety. Individuals between the ages of 18-60 who are registered in Konya Mevlana Cultural Center who have been doing Sema for at least 1 year will be included in the study. Participants who agree to participate in the study will be asked to fill in the online Informed Volunteer Form, Demographic Information Form, Beck Anxiete Scale, Beck Depression Scale and International Physical Activity Scale - Short Form. The data will be analyzed statistically with SPSS version 23.0.

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety

Keywords

Anxiety Depression, physical activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Depression

  Beck Depression Inventory

  including last seven days- instant

• Anxiety

  Beck ANxiety Inventory

  including last seven days- instant

• Physical Activity Level

  International Physical Activity Questionnaire

  including last seven days- instant

Study Arms (2)

whirling dervish group

Beck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire

Other: Sema activity

control group

Beck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire

Interventions

Sema activity OTHER

sema activity 3 days a week for at least a year

whirling dervish group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The sample size of the study was calculated at a 0.90 confidence interval in line with the analyzes made with G-Power, and it was aimed to reach 30 people for each group (Leite, J.R. et al., 2010).

You may qualify if:

• Being literate
• Between the ages of 18-60
• Performing Sema for at least 1 year
• Doing sema regularly (at least 3 times a week)

You may not qualify if:

• Being diagnosed with depression
• Having any psychiatric illness
• Presence of chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, neurological diseases, cancer etc.)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Esra Keski̇n: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bandirma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety Disorders; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: RESEARCH ASSİSTANT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 1, 2021
• First Posted: July 13, 2021
• Study Start: March 26, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2021
• Study Completion: September 15, 2024
• Last Updated: July 17, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Locations

TU (1)